What is Pre Nursing?
Pre nursing or pre-nursing is an educational track which is designed to prepare someone for enrollment in a nursing program. Most pre nursing programs take two years, giving students a variety of classes which give them a firm grounding in the nursing field. In some cases, the program may funnel students to a nursing program at another school, or it may send students to a nursing school at the same educational institution, with preference being given to pre nursing students over applicants from the outside. The classes in a pre nursing program vary. At a minimum, students usually take several basic math courses, along with some biology which includes anatomy and physiology. Students also study psychology, sociology, and anthropology, learning about how people interact with each other and society at large. Some schools also offer practical experience to their pre nursing students, and many encourage their students to get an internship in a nursing clinic or doctor’s office to get hands-
